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George
Oct 12, 20241 min read
Los Skatalites Gira Chile en Diciembre
C hile prepárate! 60 años de ska llegan a un pueblo cerca de ti! Las presentaciones de Los Skatatites contarán con el ex alumno de Alpha...
George
Oct 5, 20241 min read
Take 5: Johnny Dizzy Moore
5 songs to celebrate trumpeter Johnny Dizzy Moore on his birthday. Trumpeter Johnny "Dizzy" Moore was born October 5, 1938. He attended...
George
Sep 28, 20241 min read
Skatalites European Tour: 27 Sep-9 Nov
Europe get ready! Ska innovators are coming to a town near you! 36 shows featuring Alpha past student Vin Gordon on Trombone, Alpha past...
George
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Giving Back. Alpha Radio Listeners Sponsor Student Scholarship
We are very pleased to announce that through the support of Patreon donors, the inaugural Alpha Boys School Radio (ABSR) Scholarship has...
George
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Homecoming: Alpha Boys School Alum takes charge of Vocational Training Centre
Incoming Principal Alfred Poyser not only knows the challenges, he lived them and overcame them. The Sisters of Mercy in Jamaica are...
George
Aug 11, 20241 min read
Meet Us At Supernova Ska Festival Sept 13-15
Meet us in Fort Monroe (Hampton, VA) for 3 days, 30 hours 38 bands from 8 countries. The party kicks off with the Supernova Moonstomp...
George
Jul 19, 20242 min read
"Come With Us" Available July 19
Clinton Fearon and Naya Rockers release "Come With Us", the second single from the upcoming “Higher Education” album in support of The...
George
Jul 5, 20241 min read
Happy Birthday OWEN GRAY
Past Alpha student Owen Gray is one of Jamaica’s foundation singers. Owen Gray, born 5 July 1939, is one of Jamaica’s foundation singers...
George
Jun 21, 20242 min read
"A New Journey": Meet Music Technology Coordinator RICARDO DIAZ
The newest Alpha School of Music faculty member, Technology Coordinator Ricardo Diaz, brings a university teaching background and...
George
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Showtime! Watch Upward & Onward 2024 Performances
Watch select performances by students and staff that took us on an amazing musical journey.
George
May 1, 20241 min read
Alpha: It All Started May 1
The four women from Kingston in 1890 never knew that the Alpha the created would help put Jamaica on the map. The history of Alpha at 26...
Marcelle Smith
Apr 30, 20242 min read
ALPHA WELCOMES OVERSEAS STUDENTS
The Alpha School of Music, best known for continuing Alpha’s 100+ year legacy in music education, is now opening its doors to overseas...
George
Apr 27, 20241 min read
Upward & Onward Is May 16, 6PM
It's that time of year again! Join us at 26 South Camp Road for Upward & Onward 2024. The Alpha School of Music presents the annual...
George
Apr 25, 20243 min read
8th Community Band Season with Support From The Sean Paul Foundation
The Alpha School of Music proudly announces the commencement of the eighth season of performances. The respected Alpha Community Band is...
George
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Ivan Neville's "Higher Education"-Listening=Supporting!
Listen. Enjoy. Support. "Higher Education" is great roots reggae music for a great cause. Naya Records, in association with Floki...
George
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Skatalites Diamond Jubilee USA Tour
60 years of Skatalites means one heck of a party in 2024! Originally together for just 2 years in the early 1960s, the Skatalites,...
George
Apr 3, 20242 min read
Jackie Willacey, Past Student and Bandmaster, Has Died
Carlton Seymore Willacey, 94, died in Florida, USA on 02 April 2024. Funeral Mass Services for Carlton Seymore Willacey (Jackie) will be...
George
Mar 8, 20241 min read
ABSR Celebrates The Women In Alpha's Life
We celebrate the Sisters of Mercy and their contributions to music education... The Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica have been leaders in...
George
Mar 3, 20241 min read
Watch Deep Roots (1982) BBC Series
A classic snapshot of Jamaican music and culture straight from the creators. In November 1982, a just-launched British TV station called...
George
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Alpha March Birthday Boys
The Alpha Boys School is grateful to share the music of Tommy McCook, Feluke, Don Drummond and Stingwray during their special month. In...
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